The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Dartmouth on Friday, June 19, 2026, to officially welcome the Honourable Judge Jennifer MacLellan to the Bench.
The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Sydney on Friday, June 12, 2026, to officially welcome the Honourable Judge Christa MacKinnon to the Bench.
Three new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia.
The Honourable Ann Marie Simmons, Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, has retired after a nearly 40-year career.
Judges are constrained in what they can say publicly. It is often said that judges should only speak through their decisions. Occasionally, however, it is necessary for a Chief Justice/Judge to speak out. This is one of those occasions.
The Honourable James H. Burrill, Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after a 38-year career in the justice system.
The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Halifax on Friday, June 20, 2025, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge Ian Hutchison to the Bench.
The Provincial Court of Nova Scotia will host a robing ceremony in Membertou on Friday, May 9, 2025, to officially welcome the Hon. Judge Mark Scott and the Hon. Judge Brian Warcop to the Bench.
The Review Committee appointed to investigate complaints against Provincial Court Judge Alain Bégin has completed its review and released its report on the matter.
Two new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia.